Kits (Mon Aug 17 1998 9:48 IST) Why do you sing Tamil songs when you know that you massacre the language with your bad pronunciations? esp. the Columbus song !!!

ganesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:8 IST) Hi, I can't believe that I'm really chatting with u.. Anyways,I've 1000 questions... so lemme begin with this one/ U said that u try to add instruments by instruments in composing a song.. So how does it feel for u in the middle, when nothing is clear.. How could u decide which instrument to use at a particular place etc.., I don't know how u do it, but u've done it with amazing 'refreshiality', if I could coin such a phrase!! U're really the master!! PS: Also, when I come to Madras next, can I be with u when U're working on a project!! This has been my dream!! I've told everyone I know about this!! U're the master, Rahman!! Bless us with more songs in the years to come!!!

Anvita S (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:9 IST) Are you bringing out any new albums?

s (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:18 IST) test

Sriram (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:19 IST) Hi, What do you rate as your best album. Also of your upcoming movies which do you think is the most innovative and fresh. Anyway, you are an incredible person, not only for your God given talent, hard work but also for the modesty with which you handle success. Good Luck and eagerly awaiting all the new music.

Geetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:26 IST) Hi ARR Just to ask you WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE RAGAM? Have you thought about using Rare Ragams like NIROSHTA or Rageshri? Who is your all time favourite singer? My guess for the song Malargale is Saraswathi with Hamir Kalyani... Am I right? How do you choose Ragas in songs like Malargale? What Ragam is UYIRUM NEEYE(Pavithra) - My faxourite song of the 90's in? Is it Kamaaj? Anyway, enough questions....I think you're FANTASTIC.....Please keep up the excellent work.....All the very best for a prosperous and Happy future....My regards to Saira....

sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:33 IST) WOW!! serious fan... Hi Geeta.

shiva (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:34 IST) Hi Rahman, are you doing any classical music pieces like kizhakku cheemaiyailey in the future?

sashiv (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:41 IST) Hi ARR, I would like to congratulate you on all your songs. They are refreshing and cool. I also appreciate your skill in popularizing folk tunes in a novel way. I am sure you know there are lot of expectations from you. Some of your tunes seem repititive or sound like old songs (old wine in new bottle). , which is disappointing. Is it because of expectations or is it due to increased quantity of tunes you need to come up with.

sanj (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:55 IST) Bunty, sadly I dont think I'll be able to stay for the chat. But I've sent Ian ( a friend ). Please help him extract particulars from ARR such as mailing or email address

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:13 IST) guys,its pretty clear that this chat is not gonna go too well,there are too many comedians here and obviously a lot of silly questions are going to be asked,which means no useful interaction is going to take place between Rahman and his fans More the pity...

aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:16 IST) If he is coming after few minutes, we might as well as talk to each other. I'm from Toronto, Canada.

reemtu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:17 IST) hello r u there???

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:19 IST) Well since Rahman's not here yet why dont we go over what we want to ask him,I'm bursting with so many questions that I'm worried we'll end up swamping him in useless insults(why did you copy that,why did you screw up this etc) and lose out on perhaps the only opportunity we'll ever get to talk to him.

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:23 IST) Thats interesting ygeetha,I'd like to talk about his ideas of music-making in India today,where he thinks its going,where he wants to take it,how to out-manouevre imitators in the Indian context etc.

Ramakrishna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:23 IST) Hello .... ?!!

vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:24 IST) joy, how so ? coz' i'm from tamilnadu and not very fluent with punjabi(except daler , of course! :-)

nitin (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:26 IST) I would like to know when the audios of En swassa kaatrey,Pukar,Doli sajake rakhna and Takshak will be releasing??

ygeetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:26 IST) I'd like to ask him things like what's his favourite, when he'll delve in Rare Ragas, How he chooses Ragas for songs? How he selects two Ragas for certain songs, like Malargale, His choice for Jiya Jale....etc....

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST) i agree...roja still sends chills down by back

Ramakrishna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST) I would like to know if a predominantly classical song is coming from him any time soon! May be even a whole moviefull!

Raj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST)

msent (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST) Hello , where is rahman !!

vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST) SRI, i have to agree with - the music in that film was exceptionally different - all great tunes - even today, but becoz' the movie flopped, it went unnoticed - but to ARR fans like me!

vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST) I THINK REDIFF GOOEFD UP THE TIME WHILE PRINTING IT....coz' highly unlikely rahman will join us at this unearthly hour... i think this chat was over today afternoon itself or maybe it is scheduled for tommorrow afternoon!

Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST) what is RTP?

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:44 IST) I do the Bambino darshan too just like every other H1 in NJ.I work for HCLA which has a lot of people in Bellcore.

Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:17 IST) ESK music should be out this month, still waiting....Sri: Hope he turns up soon.....

Deepa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:17 IST) Zest is not a very good soap

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:17 IST) omaramar,ARR's music lacks zest!Huh?And here we are thinking that Northern music has no zest compared to ARR,have you listened to Muqabla or Columbus and too many other numbers to mention.

Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:18 IST) I never found ZEST in North (film) music anytime. At least not for a long time (late 80s) was the last time I heard ORIGINAL HINDI film music. Thanks to Anu Malik and Bapi

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:19 IST) Guys Lets not go personal. WE have better things to discuss with ARR and bitter places to discuss the North and South Film Music.

Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:19 IST) From India

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:19 IST) not neccessarily from Bombay, I guess

Deepa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:20 IST) I am from Bombay too , Yari Road

Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:20 IST) I don't think ESK will be great. This is by the same guy who made the movie Mr. Romeo, which sucked big time. Songs (although not the best by ARR) were the only good thing in the movie. Let's see how ARR fares in this one. Couldn't care less about the movie.

Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:20 IST) Muthu, Agreed. Lets discuss it when there is some original stuff coming from the North.

Rehana (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:24 IST) Mr Rehman: I had read one of your interview in which you had mentioned that you believe in Allah. Now tell us don't you think our religion does not permit us to score music. So how do you defend yourself?

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:29 IST) Mr. Rahman, i feel that u give more importance to the percussions and accompaniments rather than the melody itself. Do you think, listeners these days want the music to be loud with beats, rather than looking out for the melody, tune.

Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:29 IST) Hi ARR, WHat is your favourite Ragam? Have you thought about using Rare Ragas like Niroshta or Rageshri? What inspired your choice of Natabairavhi for Jiya Jale? Was it Ravishankars 3 Ragas in Minor scales? How did you go about piching Saraswathi and Hami Kalyani for Malargale?

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:30 IST) ARR where do u place yourself in fiver years from now?

Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:30 IST) ARR: What's the next movie where you will be the MD??

rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST) HELLO ARR, CAN YOU TELL US ON WHAT PROJECTS YOU ARE WORKING CURRENTLY ..

rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST) HELLO ARR, CAN YOU TELL US ON WHAT PROJECTS YOU ARE WORKING CURRENTLY ..

Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST) ARR, when you write music do you write what YOU like? Or do you write music that people might like?

sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST) Why shourld ARR be the one not making music for financial gain??? Don't you the listener benifit from hearing his work??? why is it that U guys think he shouldn't make music and make money at the same time????

rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST) ARR, WILL YOU BE HOSTING ANY CONCERTS HERE IN THE USA SHORTLY..

allah rakha (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST) Are you heavily inspired by Pink Flyod......your music reminds me of them

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST) hi ARR!!

aa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST) Mr. Rahman... its ok if you do not answer my question... but I just wanted u to know.... U could confirm with any sheikh....U are a nice person that much I know... I hope u think about this.... thanks 4 listening.... bye!!

Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST) Where do you stand when compared to Illayaraja?

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST) This is Bunty...remmber Satish who maintins your page?? I am the guy who created it!!

omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST) Agreed Sriku about making money. I think it is an outdated cocept taht all true artists must be poor.

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:35 IST) Hello Mr.Rahman, I have been a fan of yours since the Gentleman days and have been observing/enjoying your music and its impact on prevalent music scene.What I'd like to ask you is that do you perceive a movement away from sample-based music to more acoustic stuff?

rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:35 IST) Hi ARR, since you are an innovative person, i am curious to ask if you have tried to incorporate rare foreign and indegenious instruments into your blends

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST) selva ganapthy

Faisal Shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST) Salaam alaikum......I have been a great fan of the mani-rahman...duo...... Do remember my name it is my dream to work with the to of you together....someday........

chintan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST) rahman who according to u is the best male playbakc singet today in the country?

Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST) ARR, who have you used to replace Ranjit Barot in your purcussion section? I know SIVAMANI heads this at the moment....

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST) 1 quick Q. When u compose, why does the muci have to be so complicated...the lata song is an example...i can see that u can do it, but ppl like RD Burman and the other older guys kept it simple...

Sheetal (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST) Mr A R Rehman: When you entered the music industry, what was there in your mind. Will you say that you were successful because of the fusion music which you introduced?

omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST) ARR tell me do you think the modern day trend where music is composed and planned with the visual accompaniement has improved or damaged the quality of music? I mean we must remeber most of the time music has to be heard without the visual accompaniment( though it stays in the memory). Will music ever be written again in the old manner without the video part?

sashid (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST) some of your songs sound like reruns or similar. Is it because you need to come up with a considerable quantities of tunes. Does this tire your talent.

chintan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST) which are ur forthcoming movies??

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST) the mealody is there, i agree but I feel it is wasted to make it so complicaed b/c u have to have cetian equiopment to hear it like it was ment to be heard

Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST) I simply loved the use of suprabhatham in Margazhi-poove. Which among your compositions do you have a special place for ?

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:38 IST) ARR I really enjoyed ur orchestration in the song Veerapaandi kotayilae in Thiruda Thiruda. I cud not hear much of such great stuff later from you. Why? and how soon can we hear?

Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:38 IST) Well, MR. ARR! I enjoyed Vande Mataram very much. Please tell me , are you working on any other non-filmi album like that, or are you planning to in the future?

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST) I know I know almost nothing about music when compared to you, but I hope that the best is yet to some...Roja Duet PM, etc. put you here...not the pdeva movies!! :0

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST) Is ARR here yet??

Illayarajsfan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST) why we cant hear ur songs for more than twice or more times as we do for illayaRaj songs..?? thanks.

rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST) I understand that your style of music is a smooth blend of New age, funk and ethnic Indian music. In the future, do you have any plans to release an international fusion music album

Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST) Who is your major influence? You've used many many different styles, like Operatic, Pop e.t.c? Will you be delving into Carnatic soon? I hear you have a movie full of Carnatic songs? What Ragas will you use?

sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:41 IST) ARR> what I can't comprehend is why there is never any aggregation of ideas by people in the same business...except with those that started out as a duo like Jatin-Lalit?????

Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:43 IST) I liked the music for jeans....do you find it harder to come up with different kinds of music for different movies?

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:44 IST) Omax, ARR's original name was Dilip!

Faisal Shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:44 IST) what was the difference between Vishwaatma (a movie you did with a rank outsider)and other southie movies.....ur music was good but the movie didnt sell..... what do you attribute this to?

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:45 IST) I agree on Roja and the trend after that...I think Takahak is going to be the turning point for you...if not that then what movie in the near future?? Mabye Engineer...??

ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST) Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??

Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST) A.R.R. do you believe in zodiac signs and stuff, any Capricorn traits in you ? Also, pl. do answer my previous question of background score - how did you think of using bullock cart sound whenever we see Vineeth's car in May Maadham ? Please..

Sheetal (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST) Mr A R Rehman: How do you feel when your film is a flop and music is a big hit. If you feel sad, why?

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST) ARR Please answer once to me!!!! how did u enjoy ur days with Ilayaraja. Which song u did the best for him and where did he give u tuff time to compose music.

Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST) When it comes to choosing Tala, how do you do it? In Kannodu, the Tala beauty comes form the Eduppu, the Abheri ragam, Jathis and Katpana Swaras.....How did you envision this. WHat did you think of Shankar's picturisation? What inspired your choice of THAVIL? Did you sample the Thavil, for the Rolling beats? For Kayil Mithakkum Kanavaa Nee....from Ratchagan, you chose Kanda Chaapu and Saraswathi....excellent choice...did you fit the words to the song or vice versa?

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST) do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sound like "i saw the sing" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST) Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST) i want u to know that I really luv ur music...and this is from growing up in the US...where I could have easily have been a western music buff...roja just changed it all!!! thanks...

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST) Mr. Rahman, How does the music of Dil Se rank in your all time favorite list? Were you satisfied with it or did the producers again force you to come with stereotype music?

cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST) ARR Sir, your music in Roja and Pudhiya Mugam was very good and does stay eternal in our hearts. There are many tamil music fans who would love that kind of music rather than just rhythm based compositions. This is my humble opinion.

Anu malik (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST) rahmanbhai......i am your greatest fan....after all i have been inspired by your music so very deeply..i cant get over it...so i might useit (inspirational) in muy music

BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST) I know the story of Amit Mohan and what u told him at the Dil Se release (when he asked you Q's)...that was cool!! :)

Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST) ARR, Hi!! Nice to talk with you live. I like your music and perfectionism. I am observing that you are moving towards melodies these days - which I like. Esp. Kannodu song from Jeans, Jiya Jale from Dil Se -- nice pieces. You should see that the lyrics are good so that the songs will be appreciated by many and last long. What's in the store? What kind of music have you given for En Swaasa Kaatre, Pukaar etc?

ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST) Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??

Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST) What do you think of Dr Alban? Are you a fan of his music? Did you feel that in Madonna's Frozen, she has 'lifted' stuff from the Great Vandhe Maatharam?

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST) Mr.Rahman, Why don't you release music to compete with the US / Europe charts? Your brand of fusion music will defitiely catch here. I've always wondered how it would be if English versions "Urvashi Urvashi", "Muquabla" or "Chikku Bukku" had been released to the US/European markets. Please comment on this?

Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:51 IST) Dear ARR could U tel me out of all the songs U've composed which is U'r all time favourite?

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:51 IST) do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sound like "i saw the sing" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST) There is a song from Madonna;s "Ray of Light" that is very similar to 1 of the songs in VM....no??

AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST) HI! Mr. Rahman, can you please tell me what was your experience of working with Aamir when you composed music for Rangeela?

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST) Mr.Rahman, Why don't you release music to compete with the US / Europe charts? Your brand of fusion music will defitiely catch here. I've always wondered how it would be if English versions "Urvashi Urvashi", "Muquabla" or "Chikku Bukku" had been released to the US/European markets. Please comment on this?

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST) rafiq...he did in the extra song of "Sapnay" (hindi)

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST) Mr.Rehman...I heard Subhash Ghai has asked u to make completely different music for his TAAL..SO does that mean it will be total Northern style and no southern influence!!

KHOSLA (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST) What do you think of music composers like Anu Malik constantly ripping off American music and taking credit for it?

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST) NO Kumar Sanu!!!!!!!!! Thats what ARR is about! U gotta tell me what u think of him! He is the worst singe trI have ever heard...with a few expections

rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST) Wouldnt it be a good idea for all the Indian music maestros to come together and do an album for Peace in the world. ARR, maybe you should take the lead

rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST) Wouldnt it be a good idea for all the Indian music maestros to come together and do an album for Peace in the world. ARR, maybe you should take the lead

vvvvv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST) Dil Se credits includes somebody playing flamenco guitar. I thought that you had used flamenco guitar in "Maana Madurai" from Minsaara Kanavu. No credits were listed. Was it played using a keyboard ?

Sheetal (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST) Mr A R Rehman: Last time when Jatin-Lalit had come for Rediff Chat, they said that your music is too repetitve and will fade after five years, can you comment?

shyam (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST) How Come the songs of jeans in Hindi have tremendous appeal rather than in tamil.

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST) Mr. Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sound like "i saw the sing" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST) AR Rahman, I am curious how the entire process of making a song goes? How do you proceed when a director asks you to compose a song for a situation? What will be your thought process? How will you come up with a tune? Also, the technical details, the instruments to use, singers etc? I wish I could sit thru with you while you make a song. Since I can't an answer would be helpful..

sashid (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST) what inspires your creation. How much does your experience, learning come into play. How do you come up with such innovative tunes. Please reply.

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST) Mr.Rahman, Why don't you release music to compete with the US / Europe charts? Your brand of fusion music will defitiely catch here. I've always wondered how it would be if English versions "Urvashi Urvashi", "Muquabla" or "Chikku Bukku" had been released to the US/European markets. Please comment on this?

Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST) Which is U'r favourite song in all that U've composed?Pl reply to do this.

ANVITA S (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST) Mr.Rahman I would just like to tell you are a great singer and keep up singing a song or two in your movies!!

Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:59 IST) Rahman, While you are making great music (I am your greatest fan.) whay are you not paying attention to pronounciation? You hire the best lyricists and singers, but what is the use if we cannot understand the words? Please reply!

rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:59 IST) Thanks bunty. rehman, why the new found enthusiasm to sing yourself? and the tendency to prove yourself at high pitches?

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST) do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST) Thank You Rahman sir. Thanks a lot for answering my question. I feel one of ur greatest asset is ur percussionist The Great Sivamani. Few words about him please

Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST) Raji, I too asked him the same question and am waiting. I am also interested in knowing about background scores - esp. how did he think of the rather cute n funny cart sound for Vineeth's rickety car in May Maadham...Am still waiting.

Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST) What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!

Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST) What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST) Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST) Mr.Rehamn..WHY is it that u dont have SP Bala in any of ur songs anymore??

Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST) What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!

Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST) What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:2 IST) Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:3 IST) Mr.Rahman,its interesting that you're doing small movie (Sangamam) since recently Vidyasagar was challenging you to compose for a small movie rather than ride on the coattails of big-budget movies with name directors.Please comment.Anyway best of luck with Sangamam!

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:3 IST) Mr. Rahman, Who do you think is the brightest new musician in the Indian film scene?

Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:5 IST) faisal: Why the hell are u calling me Shabanaji. I am only 20 and a student. What's your age and what do you do. If you don't respond to this in true sense. I will never interact with you... OKay:(

faisal shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:6 IST) bye Rahman saab and all the best.......hope to see you sooooon......allah hafiz

Rajan (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:8 IST) Are you having plans of getting into Indian Rock/Pop in future ?

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:8 IST) Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

Deepali (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:9 IST) Mr Rehman: WHy don't we produce great singers like Rafisahab, Kishore Kumar and Talat Mehmmood. Do you think they would have a place in the film industry considering the fact that male singers are fading every passing day...?

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:9 IST) ARR hte bad thing about our page is that ppl write about being discovered by you..do u ever read the guestbook?? PPl luv u to death. Mani was right telling you that "you should do music, it will make ppl happy"

cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST) ARR Sir Whom do you think will be the next best successor to you in tamil film music taking into consideration the new composers out there?

sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST) Well Gotta go Rehman Uncle (everybody is calling you 'sir' and 'ji'...so.....). ALL THE BEST IN FUTURE, HOPE YOOU BRING OUT MORE ALBUMNS LIKE "VAANDE MAATARAM"!!!!!

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST) Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST) ARR then i remember the song annae annae sippay annae was played by one small kid on the keyboard. we used to wonder that kid. Now i know who that kid is. WOW!!! iam feeling as if i attainded the hts of joy in my life by making u answer two of my questions. u really releived me by clearing my doubt which i have for the past several years. Thanx a ton sir!

Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST) I know this is a torrent of questions from all of us out here... but do please answer mine reg. background scores. Am dying to know.

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST) Please Please........

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST) Neekesh! This is Satishs friend..

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST) Mr.Rahman,would you say that its necessary to now move away from synthesized sounds(or reduce them) since everbody and his father is using them these days and opt instead for subtle/clever/innovative acoustic arrangements like in Eh Ajnabi?

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST) I am glad that we have inspired u do a grat page!!

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST) I am glad that we have inspired u do a grat page!!

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST) What do u Think of Sonu Nigam....Will he be the next RAFI??

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST) hi bunty

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST) Mr. Rahman, The start of the song "Latka dikhaa diya" from Indian has some Chinese sounding tunes.... could you tell us more details about how you came across this and the significance of using it there?

ian (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST) Mr. Rahman, may I have your e-mail address or snail mail address. B.T.W. I found Dil Se to be an excellent compilation, will Pukar or Taal be similar to it? I realise that your compositions are most appreciated in North India, will you be spending more time on North Indian films?

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST) Neekesh. I started the page a long time ago

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST) Satish's page is still the best!

rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST) Rehman, answer me... 1) Why do you insist on singing , that too at high pitch? 2) Who do you consider better: Rafi or Kishore?

Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:13 IST) Dear Rahman U've not answerd my Q which is U'r fav song in all that U've composed so far?

cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST) ARR, Please let me know the answer to this question. Why do you use non-tamils to sing tamil songs? They get to pronunce tamil badly and end up disappointing a lot of people like me.

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST) Hey Mr.Rehman...what is ur daughters name?? I think u should take her inspiration and compose a all Lullaby album!!

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST) I will email u later Neekesh!

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST) Muthu: Did ARR compose "Annae Annae Sipayi Annae"? Is that what you are talking about? At what age did he compose that???

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:15 IST) good!

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:15 IST) Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST) Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST) No Das! ARR did not compose. in Madrass DD there sis a children's programme called Wonder Baloon. ARR with few other instrumentalist (way back in 83) played that song in instrumental. ARR played that song in keyboard. one fanstatic drummer played Ilamay idho idho in Drums. i was just confirming this to ARR

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST) I just received a reply from the big man himself,boy does that make happy!

Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST) Mr A R Rehman: You have not answered a single question of mine. So, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee answer this one... Why the music directors of present generation do not last more than 7 years in India?

vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:20 IST) HI Rahman, Do u watch Bajaj "SWAPTHA SWARANGAL" on SUNTV ??? Some of the singers there are really talented! Any idea of introducing some of them to film music?

Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST) ARR, Recently I had the opportunity to see Sivamani perform live. I liked him a lot. What do you think of him.

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST) Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST) Sivamni is the best! He did some work in Dil Se..

Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST) Sri: Maybe the name is sweeter ;->

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST) Evry music director seems to say that u will be out in a very short time...But i think they r just jealous..THEY KNOW VERY LITTLE ,Mr.rehman..

cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST) ARR Sir, I have a comment to make here. I feel that Maestro Ilayaraaja is the greatest musician TN has produced in the recent times and he deserves greater recognition in the world. He is the only composer who is known to writing musical notes. What do you think about him, Sir?

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST) ARR How do u rate Prasanna the guitarist who did a great work in July madham vandhaal in Pudia mugam??

Rajan (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST) Probably you can do kinda MTV video stuff with Heavy Metal or Hard Rock, I strongly believe you repute will be internationally known. Okay just for a change.

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST) Mr.Rahman how much opportunity and time do you get to keep yourself updated about whats happening musically worldwide or in India?For example I think that the pop group Junoon's doing something that's very refreshing and unique and they use no synthesizers at all unlike most of the bland pop thats flooding the channels these days.Have you listened to their music?

sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST) Mr. Rehman first congrats on Vande maataram. Excellent compositions. I would like you to consider a composition with Ragamaalika style in it. Also, I would like to hear Ragas such as charukesi, Ahir Bhairav, chandrakauns from you. Wishing you all the best. Shashi

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST) Mr.Rahman how much opportunity and time do you get to keep yourself updated about whats happening musically worldwide or in India?For example I think that the pop group Junoon's doing something that's very refreshing and unique and they use no synthesizers at all unlike most of the bland pop thats flooding the channels these days.Have you listened to their music?

Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST) Mr. Rehman, are you impressed with techno-music?! Is it going to be the future?!

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:25 IST) ARRji: Do you have any plans for an official web site?

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST) It would make me on of the happiest people if you responded to one of my posts ARRji.

Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST) I see that you have agreed to lot of assignments in Tamil now. I hope you don't compromise on quality! Wish you the very best of luck, Rahman.

Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST) Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST) TT: ARR was supposed to do Kama Sutra. I am glad he did not!! What a stupid film!

Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST) ARR, I heard you had a very successful tour of Malayasia. Do you have any plans to tour USA.

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST) Mr.Rahman how much opportunity and time do you get to keep yourself updated about whats happening musically worldwide or in India?For example I think that the pop group Junoon's doing something that's very refreshing and unique and they use no synthesizers at all unlike most of the bland pop thats flooding the channels these days.Have you listened to their music?

joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST) I dont see any Rehman replies around ?... Are you there

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST) Are you still there???

cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST) ARR Sir, I have a comment to make here. I feel that Maestro Ilayaraaja is the greatest musician TN has produced in the recent times and he deserves greater recognition in the world. He is the only composer who is known to writing musical notes. What do you think about him, Sir?

Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST) ARR, Did singers give you some advice or do they follow you blindly? Can you quote any instance where you accepted their suggestions and that turned out to be good/bad?

cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST) yes msk.

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST) BTW, I am a 19 yr old guy...I have listend to ur music since 15 (when Roja was out). I was wanted to know ur classical bg...:)

AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST) PLEASE TELl ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH AAMIR KHAN. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIM? PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION AND MAKE ME THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD TONIGHT!

cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST) Please answer this question, ARR Sir.I feel that Maestro Ilayaraaja is the greatest musician TN has produced in the recent times and he deserves greater recognition in the world. He is the only composer who is known to writing musical notes. What do you think about him, Sir?

SAEED (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST) EAST OR WEST YO!! A R R IS THE BEST

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST) thats what ARR stands for

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST) HEy Mr.Rehman... I want to sing a song i ur movie ...is it ur desision to do so!!

Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST) Okay Mr. Rehman! Time for lunch! Bye from Om & Neelima! Thanx for answering atleast one question of ours! All the best! I still feel u r second to none except the King who is called the Prince - Illayaraja!

Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST) Bunty, Is it true? or are you kidding?

A R Rahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST) vvvv: I too like STravinsky it would be very good for a classic film's background score, but in the timebeing its a very nice ide to do asong in that mode.

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST) I'm totally stunned by that Stravinsky answer,i'd never have thought that Mr.Rahman would be interested in the question or would actually know/like Stravinsky.Amazing!

vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST) RAHMAN , Sir, U seem to be answering mostly to "vvvv" and others who are asking high funda queries related to music... isn't it UNFAIR??? after all, we are also your fans even though we may not know technicalities like u and others!!!

vvvvv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:35 IST) ARR: You have used flamenco style in Minsaara kanavu (Maana Madurai) and now again in "DIL SE". The earlier movie did not give any credit on the album cover. FOR Minsaara Kanavu, how did you play the flamenco guitar ? On the keyboard ?

Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:37 IST) ARR, I like your attitude of striving for excellence. Do you think the new generation of Indians lack this virtue.

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:37 IST) I saw the sign, it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign>...

sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:38 IST) Mr. Rehman would you consider working with L. Subramaniam, John McLaughlin or Vikku to create another group like the legendary Shakti to give us excellent fusion music?

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:38 IST) ARR: I think he asked if you are going to have a homepage...

Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) Siv, They were only remotely similar, and I believe it is merely a coincidence.

Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) Mr. Rahman, I remember you saying in an interview that you had added the Reggae beats to Chinna Chinna Asai to make it more happy sounding. Who are your favorite Reggae music stars??

Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) Test

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) what does Aamir have to do with arr's music?

joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) Would like to see a more internationally renouned AR Rehman .... I think an instrumental from you would reach a global audience ..

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) I think Shakti as an Indo-jazz fusion group has pretty much had its day to quote from The Wire,i dont think its viable anymore.

Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) ARR, Which song of your had you in trouble -- means difficult to compose?

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) thanks Bunty

vvvvv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST) I would like to appreciate you FATEH ALI KHAN number from Vande Maataram. The song starts off on an unsual C#m7 chord (3rd chord) in the scale of A major. Just brilliant.

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST) Mr.Rehman...which song took u the most time to compose??

yoda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST) Rahman, Are you influenced by the diaphonic sounds of the Bulgarian State choir? You had used piece of their music in ROJA for the Background Score. Can we expect a song in those lines...

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST) no prob guys

Priya (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:41 IST) I really want to know who that Stravansky is? Can anybody help me about this?

Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST) ARR, I have seen you on TV saying that you liked the picturization of Chandralekha song from Thiduda Thiruda. This is 4/5 years ago. Now, which song of yours do you think has been picturized well in the recent past?

vffk (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST) ARR : STill there? I didnot like Vande Mataram. It was boring. Yet peopel raved about it. But I did like Roja a lot.

sangeeta (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST) hi Rahman, i'm just joining in...I loved your "Vande matharam" album. I read in a article that u have a 3 album contract with sony and that u're working on your next one...wehn is it due?..please do answer my question!! :-)))

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST) ARRji: do plan on touring the US? do you plan on making an official web site? do you plan on visiting my web site?

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST) thirudathiruda i think bunty

Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST) again ARR,which song of yours do you think has been picturized very well in the recent past?

Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST) ttt

Lee (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:54 IST) Mr.Rahman, have u thought about making new songs or dubbing some currnetly existing numbers in to english. Bcoz, most of currently popular numbers in the US are real junk; no melody, just preprogrammed synthesizer beats.

Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST) ARR, What do you think of Harini? I personally like her voice. Will she be able to scale great heights? She has good carnatic background, right? A GOOD FIND BY YOU.....

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST) Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST) Mr.Rahman,there is a trend in the West that dislikes the studio-crafted sheen and hyper-clear gloss of much pop music and instead proceeds to mess up and dirty the sound by various means(feedback,noise,distortion etc) claiming that music shouldnt sound so clinically clean.Please comment.

Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST) ARRji: do plan on touring the US? do you plan on making an official web site? do you plan on visiting my web site?

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST) Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST) ARR...I gotta run, man!!! Thanks alot and I will try to stop by and see u India!! just kidding...keep visiting our page... we have given it a new look since it has been 6 years in the indusrty

Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST) Are you working on any other independent albums like Vande Mataram?

muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST) There are lot of rumours that ur scoring music for Kamal's mega venture Marudhanayagam and Ilayaraja scoring the Background music. is that so?

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST) Hey mr.rehman..just curious when u get up tomorrow morning and go to work what Movie will u be composing for??

prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST) Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????

Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST) Rahman...how did it feel when IRUVAR flopped? Did you expect it? I mean you would have seen the movie even before it was released...did you expect that it would flop? How did it feel when it flopped?

Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST) Mr.Rahman,there is a trend in the West that dislikes the studio-crafted sheen and hyper-clear gloss of much pop music and instead proceeds to mess up and dirty the sound by various means(feedback,noise,distortion etc) claiming that music shouldnt sound so clinically clean.Please comment.

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST) nattuuu: it was a complex film about tn politics...it was well made but didnt appeal

sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST) I think Iruvar was one of your excellent efforts. I am dissapointed the movie failed to click. Hope you similar music with lots of acoustic instruments and use Shivkumar Sharma, Chaurasia, Amjad Ali Khan for your compositions.

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST) Mr REHMAN...I always see that u put new singers in all ur albums...does that mean that if i want to sing i can ask u and u might give me a chance...what are the requirements ARR??

Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST) Arre yaar.... i donno why everyboduy is answering my question. IT IS directed to Rahman....!!!! I have seen IRUVAR 5 times and i know a lot about the movie!!!

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST) Mr REHMAN...I always see that u put new singers in all ur albums...does that mean that if i want to sing i can ask u and u might give me a chance...what are the requirements ARR??

Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST) yup, neekesh :)

Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST) Thanks Rahman! Thanks REDIFF!!

sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:0 IST) Good talking to you eventhough you did not answer any of my questions.

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:1 IST) Mr.Rehman...I think u and P.K.Mishra make a bad team...His translation is just awful..Javed akhtar was real good that way!! u got any comments on this??

sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:2 IST) God bless you ARR

thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:3 IST) GOoD NIGHT ARR

Lee (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:5 IST) Mr. Rahman, for sometime now people in India have had a Inferiority complex regarding Indian music in lieu with western music. Although in my opinion i have found great creativity, depth and complexity in Music of such MDs as Illayaraja (where language has been the greatest barrier in showing his command in music). Has it always been tradition to look to the west for the current trends even though music produced in India doesn't affect the people there.

Tanvi (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:7 IST) Is the chat still on?

Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:8 IST) hai Mr.ARR Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment you have provided us over the last few years. god bless you and may he keep you as creative as you are

Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:8 IST) hai Mr.ARR Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment you have provided us over the last few years. god bless you and may he keep you as creative as you are

Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:8 IST) hai Mr.ARR Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment you have provided us over the last few years. god bless you and may he keep you as creative as you are

Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:9 IST) Will you be coming to USA in the near future ? would love to see a live show of yours

papul (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:37 IST) woooooow!!!! hey mr. cool dude of music... i have been listening to your music for the past 5 years now, though i can't even understand a word of tamil!!! freaked out on thiruda, duet, bombay, rangeela, and now dil se...!!! the list is of course endless. best of luck to you in the future. may god bless you... and hope to hear more cooool music flowing from you... love!!!!

chandra (Mon Aug 17 1998 15:8 IST) i guess the chat is over huh...man iam late as usual

Rajendra B (Mon Aug 17 1998 21:13 IST) Hello, Accept the heartiest wishes from your fan , Rajendra. I feel you should do more of original hindi like rangeela and DIL se etc. Any comments.

amita (Mon Aug 17 1998 21:45 IST) Hi AR, ur music is good,but it sounds similar in all movies.Anyway keep it up.

srinivaas (Mon Aug 17 1998 22:53 IST) ARR you're simply great.Of course cmparing you with the "isaignani" is stupid. You both of different generations. Typically how long you take to compose a song ? thanks in advance

Srinivasan (Tue Aug 18 1998 1:4 IST) You are the best that this country has to offer so go for It

sumeet (Tue Aug 18 1998 1:9 IST) ar u are simply a genius. what about a video on GURUS OF PEACE with NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHaN. Very few few people know of that great song.

sumeet (Tue Aug 18 1998 1:12 IST) one more question? whom do u consider to be the talented music directors(bollywood) in the present times? and what do u suggest to improve the quality of music in our industry?

sally (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:21 IST) hi arr !

sony (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:28 IST) hi Rahman, i'm in singapore and am a great fan of your music but lately it seems to sound the same, comment?

rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST) Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.

rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST) Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.

rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST) Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.

rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST) Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.

rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST) Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.

Mohun Kumar (Tue Aug 18 1998 7:37 IST) Hi Mr. Rehman, I wonder if it would be possible for you to maybe give me some of your songs as midi files that I can play on my computer. You see, I sing and I would like to have your original score to sing along with for my own entertainment. I too think Thiruda Thiruda was among your very best. Thanks and regards, Mohun Kumar

Mohun Kumar (Tue Aug 18 1998 7:39 IST) Mr. Rehman, I wonder if you have any plans on making an album of Bharathiar songs with your music. I sure would like to hear some of those with your music. Regards, Mohun Kumar.

vijay (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:7 IST) Mr. Rehman, Whether u may like it or not comparison is made between you and Ilayaraja. How do you take such comparisons and what sort of relationship do you share with Ilayaraja

notsogreat (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:31 IST) is there a guru here?

notsogreat (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:32 IST) A

notsogreat (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:33 IST) Mr. Rehman> I find your recent tunes to sound similar to current western songs/music. Is it a coincidence or ...

Ramya (Tue Aug 18 1998 9:14 IST) I

bhushan (Tue Aug 18 1998 9:58 IST) you are just great. i cannot forget you for roja. you are just great.

Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:28 IST) HI ARR, Firstly my congratualations to the wonderful job you have been doing to music world.You music has brought out some rare chords which have never before been used in film music.Most importantly you have used common folk lore tunes to be reproduced in western instruments which has given a whole new way of enjoying it for all the masses in our country.The listening pattern of people has changed so match.Starting from a Kuk gramamam some where in deep forests of Ooty to the modern cafes of Mumbai and why here in the US itself. My question to you is What according to you is music. What is it that music gives you. Why did you want to get into music field..

Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:28 IST) HI ARR, Firstly my congratualations to the wonderful job you have been doing to music world.You music has brought out some rare chords which have never before been used in film music.Most importantly you have used common folk lore tunes to be reproduced in western instruments which has given a whole new way of enjoying it for all the masses in our country.The listening pattern of people has changed so match.Starting from a Kuk gramamam some where in deep forests of Ooty to the modern cafes of Mumbai and why here in the US itself. My question to you is What according to you is music. What is it that music gives you. Why did you want to get into music field..

Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:32 IST) I am sure this question has been asked by many people what is your most favorite song. what are you thoughts about Illayaraja.. If you would sing a song to your wife what would that be... People have always complained that you copy a lot of music from western and all that.To me as long as it is good to hear and has been refurbished to make it more local to our people and they enjoy it and most importantly you dont claim it to be your creation I dont see any problem with it....

Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:34 IST) ARR : When you played music for ROJA did you ever feel that people might not like it...The way the songs sounded Even I did not initially... We were in College when one of our guys bought this new cassette and said lets listen to ROJA. After listening all of us were looking at each other...We couldnt really enjoy it first time but as time went we started likin it a lot... I find most of your songs are that way... Your thoughts about this....

musicnathan (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:37 IST) Hi ARR. iam great fan of you music. But what i don't like is the multi lingual music. what is good in hindi is not good in tamil. for eg, kuchi kuchi rakkamma sucked in hindi. now recently, the song thaka thayya thayya in tamil sucked . the hindi was a master piece. don't you your audience will reduce if trying to do multi lingual . i would appreciate if u could strike a balance in them.

Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:44 IST) Why do yo prefer programmed music rather than manual music like the conventional style....

Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:46 IST) Why do yo prefer programmed music rather than manual music like the conventional style....

Srinivas (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:12 IST) Hi, I am Srinivas Vemuri. I have listened to a lot of your music. My favorite song of yours is "Azhagu" from Pudhiya Mugham. The first interlude of the song is just stupendous (violin floating over a classical aalapana). Q1 What was your inspiration when composing this? Q2 I also love the Western Classical music of Thiruda Thiruda (esp "Veera bobbili kotalo" and "Kotha Bangaaru lokam". Why have you stopped using Western Classical style in your music. Q3. I am well aware of the fact that your music sounds very different from EVERY other composer in India or abroad. But, what I do not understand is that your musical style has no resemblance to that of Ilayaraja, with whom you have worked. Do you consciously try not to show any influence of IR?

LA (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:31 IST) God bless you Mr.rehman

LA (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:32 IST) Thank you very much for all the great music you have given us

ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:25 IST) What do you feel when your tunes are lifted blatantly by Hindi music Directors

ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:27 IST) Did you know that your tune for Kabhi Na Kabhi - " Mere Dil Ki Dhadkan Mein" (sung by MG Sreekumar) has been lifted by Deva for the Tamil Film Monalisa. don't you take this up with guys like Deva. You are potentially losing a lot of money by losing an opportunity to use the same tune in various languages.

ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:28 IST) Why is there no reply at all? Is any one there? Will any one reply at all?

bhawna (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:29 IST) Hi,Iam bhawna a big fan of yours

ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:30 IST) Hi Bhawna, ARR does not seem to be here. Fans like U and me are hanging out in cyberspace

bhawna (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:31 IST) your music has started a new era in the music industry . Iwish you you a very good luck for your future . bey

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST) I have used Indian classical music in several tunes. For e.g. in en veetu thottathi poovellam kettu from Gentleman was one. recently i used classical music in Jeans.

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST) A.R i am not his friend..

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST) A R can you use colour

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:44 IST) A.R rehman i said hello.

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:44 IST) A R DO U HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:45 IST) AR Jeans ? was that a movie?

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:45 IST) Hello to all those logged on

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:45 IST) jack is A.R still here?

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:46 IST) That is a question for Shankar. I never comment on the work of my peers and colleagues in the industry

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:56 IST) I like jazz as well. I would like to experiment with all forms of music.

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:57 IST) you mean the Bharatiyar album? It should be released shortly

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:58 IST) AR have you tried teaming up with the likes of Zakir hussain, and performing a jugal bandi?

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:59 IST)

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:59 IST) I did team up with the Late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the Vande Mataram Album

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:0 IST) AR I remember reading about your passion for music and your curiosity to play with various taals( did I say that right?)does bahratiyar album have your jazz influence and your experimentations?

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:1 IST) Not really. It is a set of patriotic songs composed by the greate Tamil poet Subramanya Bharati

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:6 IST) What can I say, I am touched. I like to reach out to my fans through my albums.

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:8 IST) AR I visited the ZZE TV inaugral ceremony in the US last sunday...there was a group called "FUSION" with louis banks and a talented team from india performing live! It was GREAT to see them perform....in them was a singer from the south ..who sang the original song "URVASHI TAKE IT EASY URVASHI " ..u know him? That was your composition too?

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:9 IST) hu

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:9 IST) AR if you ever come to the US I would be happy to hear from you..

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:10 IST) q

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:11 IST) Suresh Peters?. That song was my composition from the movie Kadalan. The late Shahul Hameed and I had also sang the tune along with Suresh Peters.

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:11 IST) AR I think I should let you go now...Hope I am not bothering you too mucch

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:12 IST) I will have to take leave in ten minutes.

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:12 IST) AR YES Kadalan! Prabhu deva? Yes..but this guy was not Suresh Peters..he had a south indian name....although he boasted of having sung this song..I loved that song tooo..especially the TAMIL VERSION

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:17 IST) I am a night bird. Most of my recording and composing sessions stretch late into the night. However, that is only for recording the tunes. The singers just have to sing on a separate track, so I do not keep them awak e at ungodly hours.

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:17 IST) AR I introduced you to my american friend and she went crazy over your music not to mention she hasnt returned my cassette back..:)

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:18 IST) minnie?

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:19 IST) AR ... is it true that you have appointments scheduled for a year? or is that just a rumour?

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:22 IST) I have to be absolutely leaving now.What is the request

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:22 IST) jack yeah i will

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:23 IST) A.R tata

A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:23 IST) Bye everyone. It was great talking to you guys. I am happy that at least a couple of guys turned up. God bless.

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:24 IST) AR heres the request...Lata Mangeshkar is coming to the US in October...and so are many bollywood stars...Bollywood starz dont matter to me...but ppl like you do....Late Nusrat Fateh Ali was famous in the US.....he visited US alot....its time....U MUST COME!

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:24 IST) AR TAKE CARE!

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:24 IST) CHAL MINNIE

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST) MINNIE SEE YA IN THE CHAT ROOM

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST) chal jack

minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST) chal jack

rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST) ...

suma (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:31 IST) hi anybody there

venkatesh (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:43 IST) ya iam here, suma.

venkatesh (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:45 IST) A R Rehaman is the best music director currently.